I had a Sony a6500 installed most of the time with the a6000's kit lens and a Rode video mic. I even put a zoom lens on the a6500 and this stabilizer still handles the weight well. I was able to capture really smooth footage while walking and panning with my camera on this gimbal. It also works very well with a GoPro, although it looks a bit big for a GoPro. Also, I mention Niagara Falls because we sailed the boat next to the falls, held the camera on a gimbal and it all turned out fine in the end. Basically it was like heavy rain because they bring you so close to the falls that the spray is actually falling. I didn't do anything special to try and dry the gimbal afterwards and as I said it still works great.